Nursing homes in Athens, TN
2 Medicare-certified facilities in Athens, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Mc Minn County overall has 4 certified facilities (county average rating 3.3/5).
In Athens
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and self-reported quality measures; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Athens | Athens | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | abuse | $19,145 | 128 |
| NHC Healthcare, Athens | Athens | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 4/5 | — | 86 |
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starr Regional Health & Rehabilitation | 7.2 mi | Etowah, TN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Etowah Health and Rehabilitation | 8.8 mi | Etowah, TN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation & Nursing | 11.3 mi | Sweetwater, TN | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Decatur Wellness and Rehabilitation Center | 11.7 mi | Decatur, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center | 13.1 mi | Madisonville, TN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Wood Village | 13.3 mi | Sweetwater, TN | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Athens area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.